Software

Lifelike Craig Turns Craigslist Into Your Local Classifieds

Craigslist is a vast sea of treasures, but it’s one that’s kinda frustrating to navigate. When I’m really ready to dig in, I’ll just search for something and open like 50 new tabs with anything that catches my eye. But for more leisurely second-hand shopping, Lifelike Craig looks great.


January 14, 2011
Online

How Not To Troll Craigslist For Women

OK, pervs and weirdos, here’s an object lesson for you in how not to round up “cali girls” on the internet. And I’m not talking about all this “ur” business. I’m talking about the greatest comeuppance in Craigslist personals history.


October 15, 2010

Ask Giz: Textual Intercourse, Flabby Gamers, Online Scams

This week: a relationship ruined by text messages, an out-of-shape gamer looking for an easy way out, and a broke-ass gent with an eye on Craigslist. Three sad souls, three desperations – three readers in need.


September 6, 2010
Online

CENSORED Bar Greets Adult Services Searchers At Craigslist

Looking for a hooker? Don’t go to Craigslist. The popular free website has “censored” the adult services section indefinitely following a complaint made by a group of state attorneys general regarding illegal ads promoting prostitution.


June 14, 2010
Online

Stoner Duo Busted For Ambitious "Blue Dream" Pot-for-iPad Craigslist Ad

Pro tip: When you post a Craigslist ad proposing an iPad-for-”blue dream straight outta Cali” marijuana trade and also post a picture of said illegal substance for all to see, the local police will find and arrest you.


April 21, 2010
Online

“You Stuck My Flash Drive In Your Vagina”

Modern love is so perilous. The Missed Connection after the jump.


January 5, 2010
Cameras

Hot Girlfriend Motivates Guy To Trade iPhone For $US30 Camera

Reddit commenter icallthebigspoon posted an ad on Craigslist trying to swap his camera for a usable AT&T phone. I sincerely doubt that he expected this offer, but he’d be one cruel man if he didn’t take it.


October 24, 2009
Geek Out

Craigslist Ad A Horrid Excuse For A Human Being

If you begin anything with “this might seem strange and offensive”, then stop. Seriously, just stop. Don’t be like this guy who posted on Craigslist searching for a double amputee to be part of his Chewbacca-carrying-C3PO-around Star Wars costume.


October 11, 2009
Online

Craigslist Ad Seeks Astronaut For One-Way Mission To Titan

If you’re located in Northern Alberta, are interested in space travel, aren’t afraid of heights and need $US25,000 (and won’t mind when you explode in mid-air and can’t spend it), have I got a Craigslist ad for you!


June 5, 2009
Mobile

Pee-Tarnished iPhone For Sale, Come and Get It!

Is this level of honesty a good thing or unnecessary? Also, would you sell your phone just because of a little pee? This posting has elicited an unexpected amount of soul-searching for me. [Craigslist via Geekologie]